What Is Goin’ On?

As you can see, I have just been too, too busy lately and have not posted a lot of recent interviews. Don’t worry, they are coming, but a guy has to make a living. Nonetheless, when James Williams (GriftDrift) is the guest, I just have to make that extra effort.

After almost two weeks of political conventions, there is enough to talk about, but after Palin’s unveiling, there is only one thing to chew on: the pitbull with lipstick. James does a much better job of putting all of this into the proper perspective than those pin-heads on the networks.

You will have to listen to this one if you want to appreciate real political analysis, but here are a few highlights:

First, is there a time warp at the RNC? They seem to be blaming everything from energy/oil, the economy, deficit spending and bigger government on the people in power–as if it ain’t been them for 7 years! Reality check, please!

And everytime these people said they respected Hillary and thought Obama was a great guy, I wanted to gag. I never cease to be amazed at the depth of their insincerity.

Does Obama have the experience to be President? Yep! Does Palin? The jury is still out.

Is McCain brillant is choosing Palin? Only time will tell, but it is a risky move by the Maverick. I don’t think women are fooled by the choice into thinking that any woman in any position in the White House, even a right-wing Republican, is better than none.

What is off limits? Pregnant daughter? Working woman? Neglecting family responsibilities? A child with disabilities? (But, can you hear the right-wing outrage if a Democratic mother chose work over family? I thought that was the breakdown of the family all those people thought had ruined America. FLIP-FLOP!)

And fair game: experience to step into the shoes of the oldest guy to be elected president.

Yes, Palin hit it out of the park. I would vote for her in a minute for “National Reader.” She could read everyone’s speech, including McCain’s when he has to go to bed early. She could read bills in the Senate. Maybe even have a regular podcast and read the newspaper to the nation. Yes, she can certainly read a prepared speech which she did not write.

But, as James points out, Palin has yet to be vetted. There are only 2 months for Americans to get to know her. Two months for her to explain that she did support the Bridge to Nowhere, even though she denied it in her speech. It is going to be two intense months for Sarah Palin.

I don’t oppose Sarah Palin because of who or what she is as an individual. I oppose her because of the misguided policies of a party that talks about smaller government and has spent us into more debt and larger government that any prior administration. I oppose her because she has no intention of building bi-partisanship–she’s a pit bull and pit bulls don’t do that! I oppose her because she is part of a party that lies and decieves us without shame or apology when the lie is exposed.

There was a time when i thought John McCain was a different kind of politician. His conduct during this campaign has proven to me that he will do anything, pander to any group, say anything and choose an inexperienced person for VP if it pleases “the base,” whatever it takes to be elected. If elected, the only thing McCain is going to change is absolutely nothing!